Nayara Springs

From the moment we arrived at Nayara Springs to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, we were swept off our feet by the warmth, care, and truly exceptional service of every staff member we encountered. This was not just a vacation, it was a once in a lifetime experience we will cherish forever. First, a heartfelt thank you to Karina, the incredible manager, whose leadership clearly sets the tone for the magical atmosphere at Nayara. Every detail was thought out, and it's obvious that she leads a very close-knit team that genuinely cares about each and every guest. A very special shoutout to Anthony (Tony), who truly went above and beyond in every way. His attentiveness, kindness and dedication made out celebration unforgettable. He made us feel like family and made our entire stay so special. Also at the front desk, Jessica always welcomed us with genuine warmth and ensure every question and request was handled with grace and efficiency. Her kindness made us feel at home. We were blown away by Steven and Alexander, two amazing bellhops who greeted us daily with huge smiles and impeccable service. Weather helping with luggage or simply sharing their enthusiasm for Costa Rica, especially the animals, they were absolute stars. Dining was another highlight. All of the food was beyond exceptional, and each meal was an experience in itself. This included specialties at each restaurant and freshly made foods done at our tableside, including guacamole and Caccio e Pepe thanks to Maria. At Mis Amores, Manuel and Alan delivered top tiered service, making room service and dinners a joy. Raquel at Asia Fusion elevated the experience with her amazing service and gracious hospitality. And at La Terrazza, Vanessa brought such lively energy and care to our meals. We truly felt spoiled. There's something very special about the entire team at Nayara Springs. It's clear they are more than coworkers, they are a family. Their camaraderie and closeness radiates through every interaction and translates directly into flawless, heartfelt service that makes this resort exceptional. Costa Rica is a beautiful country, but what toughed us even more was the beauty of it people. We are leaving with memories that will last a lifetime. We will absolutely be returning. If you are looking to live "Pura Vida" to it's fullest, look no further than Nayara Springs!

The property is beautiful! and the People are even better! They are so kind, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. This was one of my favorite places I've ever stayed! There were so many animals on the property, the restaurants were above and beyond spectacular and I can't recommend Nayara Springs more!

Had a wonderful time in the rainforest! Nayara Springs is honestly one of the best resorts my husband and I have stayed in. We loved it, and the service was impeccable! The top favorite was soaking in the hot springs mineral pool right outside our door!

This was our second two weeks trip to Nayara springs and it was even more extraordinary then our first amazing trip we had last year. From the moment we arrived every detail was handled with caring warmth professionalism. We have to give a very special thanks to Karina Aragon, the resident Manager who made all this happen with her personal touch to elevate our stay which exceeded our expectations and made us feel like family. In addition every single staff member throughout the resort, from the head chefs creating outstanding meals in every restaurant, especially the inclusive variety of breakfast options, to the amazing servers etc who always greeted us with smiles, kindness and courtesy. The luxuries comfortable accomodations with our own private large thermal hot springs pool made us feel at home. We cannot recommend Nayara resort highly enough and look forward to returning very soon. A special thanks to Karina and the rest of the resort staff.

For our 30th anniversary trip to Costa Rica, we chose to stay at the Nayara Springs Resort near the Arenal volcano. It was fabulous! It is the top hotel experience we have had in over 30 years of travel. Nayara Springs property is a lush tropical paradise with winding paths and beautiful landscaping. We lingered constantly admiring the bridges and ponds, gardens and local bird life. Nayara personnel are attentive and professional, resourceful at going the extra mile at any moment. From our welcome drink and check-in with Noelia, to our nighttime spontaneous golf cart ride with Carlos (bellman) to see tree frogs, the staff never stopped smiling and embracing us like family. Our villa (#11) was the best, romantic and elegant, with a full view of volcano from our private thermal plunge pool. We were greeted with champagne and roses for our anniversary. Our villa was a short walk from Mis Amores restaurant, where we enjoyed a delicious daily breakfast al fresco overlooking the resort and the volcano. (Try the chef's breakfast plate- yum! and the brioche French toast.) The all-time top experience was our private romantic dinner at Besame Mucho. The chef (a lady- Nelly?) and server (young man, I think his name began with a 'B') were 100% dedicated to us, and they were clearly the A-Team, personable, knowledgeable, attentive and expert. The ambiance, cuisine and thoughtful touches were beyond our expectations and we will never forget it. We recommend taking a golf cart to to the Mediterranean restaurant in Nayara Gardens (La Terraza?), having lunch, (recommend the salade nicoise), then strolling the resort downhill back to the adult-only Springs area. You will discover many paths and surprises along the way. We took tours on two days of our stay. Do NOT overplan because you MUST take time to enjoy this exceptional resort. You will not regret splurging on the experience. Pura Vida!